Auburn’s Greg Robinson moving to front of NFL draft

<center><b>Greg Robinson, T, 6-5, 332, 4.92, Auburn</center></b>
A third-year sophomore who got a lot of attention at the combine with a terrific performance. He comes from a run-oriented offense and might need time to learn proper pass protection. A physical player who dominates at the point of attack. less

<center><b>Greg Robinson, T, 6-5, 332, 4.92, Auburn</center></b>
A third-year sophomore who got a lot of attention at the combine with a terrific performance. He comes from a run-oriented offense and might ... more

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<center><b>Jake Matthews, T, 6-5 ¾, 308, 5.07, Texas A&M</center></b>
A four-year starter, including his first three seasons on the right side and last season on the left side. He had to protect Johnny Manziel’s blind side. He’s smart, plays sound technique, doesn't make many mistakes, drops well and knows how to redirect. less

<center><b>Jake Matthews, T, 6-5 ¾, 308, 5.07, Texas A&M</center></b>
A four-year starter, including his first three seasons on the right side and last season on the left side. He had to protect Johnny ... more

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<center><b>Taylor Lewan, T, 6-7, 309, 4.87, Michigan</center></b>
Has tremendous speed for a player of his size. Looks almost slender. Excellent feet. Has the nastiness scouts love. His stock has been on the rise. Long arms. Strong. Intelligent. Knows how to counter double moves. Should go in the top half of the first round. less

<center><b>Taylor Lewan, T, 6-7, 309, 4.87, Michigan</center></b>
Has tremendous speed for a player of his size. Looks almost slender. Excellent feet. Has the nastiness scouts love. His stock has been on ... more

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<center><b>Zack Martin, T/G, 6-4 ½, 308, 5.22, Notre Dame</center></b>
Some teams like him at tackle. Others like him at guard. It depends on the team’s need and what they ask their linemen to do. He could go in the bottom of the first round but might last until the second. He’s smart and shows solid fundamentals. less

<center><b>Zack Martin, T/G, 6-4 ½, 308, 5.22, Notre Dame</center></b>
Some teams like him at tackle. Others like him at guard. It depends on the team’s need and what they ask their linemen to do. He ... more

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<center><b>Cyrus Kouandjio, T, 6-7, 322, 5.59, Alabama</center></b>
A big-time player for Nick Saban. He’s got impressive size. Quick off the ball but lacks sustained speed, which isn’t as important. Dominates on run plays. Needs to improve as a pass protector, but he’s got everything the scouts love at this position. less

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<center><b>Billy Turner, T, 6-5, 315, 5.16, North Dakota State</center></b>
The scouts love this senior’s nasty disposition. He’s got good quickness off the ball. He benched 225 pounds 25 times at the combine. He’s physical at the point of attack and finishes his blocks. Comes from a football family. Father drafted by Vikings and brother by the Giants. less

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Jake Matthews comes from a football family. His father, Bruce, is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His uncle, Clay, played 19 years. His older brother, Kevin, is an NFL center. He’s also got cousins in the NFL. less

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Jake Matthews comes from a football family. His father, Bruce, is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His uncle, Clay, played 19 years. His older brother, ... more

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<center><strong>Notable</center></strong>
When guard Cyril Richardson came out of high school, his only scholarship offer was to Baylor, where he earned All-American honors as a three-year starter. less

<center><strong>Notable</center></strong>
When guard Cyril Richardson came out of high school, his only scholarship offer was to Baylor, where he earned All-American honors as a three-year ... more

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<center><strong>Notable</center></strong>
Antonio Richardson’s nickname is Tiny because of his size. In 2012, he had an outstanding game against South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Last season, Clowney dominated Richardson, who’s stock has fallen. less

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Antonio Richardson’s nickname is Tiny because of his size. In 2012, he had an outstanding game against South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Last season, ... more

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<center><strong>Texans needs</center></strong>
The Texans are looking for a right tackle and a left guard. They could draft a tackle as high as the third round and a guard lower. The coaches want a lot of competition up front. Left tackle Duane Brown, center Chris Myers and right guard Brandon Brooks are secure. less

<center><strong>Texans needs</center></strong>
The Texans are looking for a right tackle and a left guard. They could draft a tackle as high as the third round and a guard lower. The coaches want a lot of ... more

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Auburn's Greg Robinson moving to front of NFL draft

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The 2013 NFL draft was dominated at the top by safe, solid picks. Three of the initial four selections were offensive linemen, led by Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel giving Kansas City and Jacksonville strong foundations for their futures.

The 2014 draft has been more about depth and big-name hype than immediate franchise-changing talent. In turn, none of the offensive linemen is viewed as a legitimate threat to go No. 1 overall to the Texans. But tackles Greg Robinson (Auburn), Jake Matthews (Texas A&M) and Taylor Lewan (Michigan) could be off the board by the time the Tennessee Titans are scheduled to pick at No. 11.

“Greg Robinson has the most upside as any offensive lineman in this draft,” said NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, who added Matthews and Lewan are safer selections because …